There’s a line, players usually don’t cross it and coaches usually don’t cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had ’em. I’m not proud of those.
BILL PARCELLSWhen I was coaching with the Patriots, the players pulled a practical joke and I said, ‘Do you think I’m Charlie the Tuna, like a sucker?’ After that, they called me Tuna.
More Bill Parcells Quotes
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It’s a lot easier to lose than it is to win. It’s easier, but it’s not more comfortable.
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My entire life has been spent thinking about this game. That’s pretty narrow… I don’t view myself as a person who’s well-versed in very many subjects. I’m not proud of that.
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The more you prepare beforehand, the more relaxed and creative and effective you’ll be when it counts.
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You are what your record says you are.
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I have a house in Saratoga Springs.
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When I was coaching with the Patriots, the players pulled a practical joke and I said, ‘Do you think I’m Charlie the Tuna, like a sucker?’ After that, they called me Tuna.
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The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.
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Hey fellas! This is what you work all off season for. This is why you lift all them weights! This is why you do all that!
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The quarterback is in charge of the chuck wagon. He’s handing it out here and there, but he can’t just throw it out there indiscriminately or the wolves will get him.
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What sets disciplined people apart? – The capacity to get past distractions. Focus on the task at hand.
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Winning coaches look for opportunities to praise. Anything that reflects a commitment to the team is praiseworthy
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We’re not playing solitaire out here.
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I see a little progress, … So as long as I keep seeing that, then I’m willing to give him everything I’ve got.
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I’ve been around enough to know what it takes to get a team to reach its potential, and I want players who want to reach their potential.
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I love the game. I think it’s a great game because you find out a lot about yourself. You test your mettle every week.
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